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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 916.72 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 916.72 and 402.30 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 916.72 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/916.72 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 916.72 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 368,795.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,795.45/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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